Canada has extended the number of days available to postgraduate students to apply for a work permit. Under the Post-Graduate Work Permit(PGWP) program, recent graduates will now have 180 instead of 90 days to apply for a work permit. This extension will enable these students to find work as well as improve their immigration profile while living in Canada.
Further, students applying for a PGWP do not require a valid study permit. However, they must have had a valid study permit in the period of 180 days prior to the day they apply for the PGWP. Students regularly complained about the stress caused because of the renewal process of study permit. Hence removing the requirement of this permit will provide them with adequate time to apply for a PGWP.
According to David Cohen, a senior partner at Campbell Cohen Canadian Immigration Law Firm, “This is huge news for international graduates who are applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.” He further added, “Doubling the amount of time they have to apply and allowing them to do so beyond the expiration date on their study visa will make a world of a difference for students who want to stay and gain valuable Canadian work experience.”
Post Graduate Work Permit
A PGWP enables recent graduates to live and work in Canada once their education is completed. According to the IRCC, students of Canadian universities are more suited to assimilate in the country and become productive residents. With this permit, recent graduates from Canadian institutions can live and work in Canada for up to 3 years.
The PGWP is an interim step to permanent residency. The work experience acquired through this permit will enable you to become a permanent resident of Canada. As soon as you submit the application for a PGWP, you can work full time.
Before approving your application, your profile will be assessed on the basis of:
● Canadian Language Benchmark
● Educational Qualification
● Study Period
● Job Category
To know more, you can get in touch with our Canada immigration consultants at:
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